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3.1.2 General Maps <br />The general maps included in this section are the surface control map (M1), subsurface control map (M2), <br />permit area map (M3) and the mine plan area map (M4). These general maps identify those areas that <br />Trapper Mining Inc. has the legal right to enter and those areas where mining and reclamation operations <br />will be performed. <br />The surface control map (M1) identifies Trapper Mining Inc.'s surface ownership and the surface lease <br />areas. Also, the surface owners of adjacent areas are shown. The sub -surface control map (M2) <br />identifies Trapper Mining Inc.'s federal, state, county and private coal leases. The sub -surface control <br />map also shows the mineral ownership (the lessors). <br />The permit area map (M3) shows premining topography. The permit area encompasses all mining and <br />reclamation areas, roads, impoundments, support facilities and other areas required for the mining, <br />reclamation and environmental monitoring operations. The mine plan area map (M4) shows by 5 -year <br />blocks the areas which will be disturbed over the life of the mine. The timing and location of future 5 -year <br />mining blocks may have to be adjusted as more detailed mine plans are developed for these areas and as <br />coal sales requirements dictate. <br />3.1.3 Pre -Permit Mining and Reclamation <br />The first documented mining within the mine plan area was conducted by Empire Energy Corporation, a <br />company without affiliations with Trapper Mining Inc. They are currently a wholly owned subsidiary of <br />Cyprus Coal Co. The company mined an area referred to as the Williams Fork Strip Pit No. 1. The <br />mining occurred during February, 1975, through October, 1975. The operation was a surface -coal mine <br />where scrapers, trucks, front end loaders and dragline were employed. Two coal seams, "P" and "Q" <br />seams (Trapper's "I" and "L" seams), were recovered to a maximum depth of 65 feet. <br />MAY 21 2013 <br />3-8 <br />